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R765 MNN

1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,786 mi
Last recorded27,786 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D322,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 MNN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-D3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 27,786 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 27,767 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 26,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 26,070 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 25,976 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. forks (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2016 24,748 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 24,746 miles

Offside Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 22,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Oct 2014 18,403 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 18,401 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 13,882 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

puncture repair in rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2012 13,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,228 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-D3?

Based on 2,957 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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R765 MNN is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 22,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-D3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R765 MNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-D3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-D3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R765 MNN is a 1997 Kawasaki EX500-D3, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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